Fight dry winter skin with these easy DIY body butter recipes.
Made with natural ingredients these simple, nourishing butters will leave your skin smooth, soft and hydrated all season long."
3 Easy Body Butter Recipes for Dry Winter Skin Winter is one of the hardest times for our skin, and it dries out and flakes. These body butter recipes are enriched, creamy and are formulated to deeply hydrate and protect your skin. They are very simple to make, 100% natural, and can be used by anyone, regardless of age. Plus, I’ll show you how to swap ingredients if needed — so let’s get started! — 1. Whipped Winter Body Butter This fluffy body butter is a treat for dry skin. It’s light, deeply moisturizing, and melts into the skin without feeling greasy. Ingredients: 40g shea butter 30g kokum butter 15g grapeseed oil 10g murumuru butter 5g beeswax
SHOP ALL INGREDIENTS HERE Equipment: Heatproof bowl (Pyrex) Double boiler Hand mixer or whisk Spatula Sterilized jar ( Shop here)
Instructions: 1. Prep Your Workspace: Clean all your equipment and jars to keep everything hygienic. 2. Melt the Base Ingredients: Add shea butter, kokum butter, murumuru butter, and beeswax to a heatproof bowl. Place it over a double boiler and gently melt everything on low heat, stirring occasionally. 3. Add the Grapeseed Oil: Once everything is melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the grapeseed oil. 4. Cool and Whip: Let the mixture cool for 10–15 minutes in the fridge until it thickens slightly. Whip it with a hand mixer until it’s fluffy. 5. Store: Spoon the whipped butter into a sterilized jar and store it in a cool, dry place. Substitutions: Swap beeswax with candelilla wax for a vegan option. Use almond oil or jojoba oil if you don’t have grapeseed oil. — 2. Calming Butter for Sensitive Skin This recipe is perfect for soothing dry, irritated skin. The gentle ingredients help reduce redness and lock in moisture. Ingredients: 35g kokum butter 25g shea butter 20g grapeseed oil (infused with chamomile if possible) 15g ucuuba butter 5g candelilla wax Equipment: Heatproof bowl Double boiler Hand mixer or whisk Spatula Sterilized jar Instructions: 1. Melt the Butters and Wax: Add kokum butter, shea butter, ucuuba butter, and candelilla wax to a heatproof bowl. Place it over a double boiler and heat gently until melted. 2. Add Grapeseed Oil: Remove from the heat and stir in the grapeseed oil. 3. Cool and Whip: Allow the mixture to cool in the fridge for about 10 minutes. Once it thickens, whip it with a mixer until light and fluffy. 4. Store: Transfer to a sterilized jar and keep in a cool, dark place. Substitutions: Replace grapeseed oil with olive oil for extra richness. Swap ucuuba butter for cocoa butter for a soft chocolate scent. — 3. Ultra-Nourishing Body Butter For when your skin needs extra care, this rich body butter is packed with deeply hydrating ingredients. Ingredients: 30g kokum butter 30g murumuru butter 20g shea butter 15g grapeseed oil 4g beeswax 1g vitamin E Equipment: Heatproof bowl Double boiler Hand mixer or whisk Spatula Sterilized jar Instructions: 1. Melt the Ingredients: Add kokum butter, murumuru butter, shea butter, and beeswax to a bowl. Melt everything over a double boiler, stirring occasionally. 2. Mix in Liquid Ingredients: Remove the bowl from heat and stir in grapeseed oil and vitamin E. 3. Cool and Whip: Place the mixture in the fridge for 10–15 minutes until it starts to set. Whip with a mixer until creamy and fluffy. 4. Store: Scoop into a clean jar and store in a cool spot. Substitutions: Swap vitamin E with rosemary antioxidant if preferred. Use avocado oil instead of grapeseed oil for extra nourishment. — Tips for the Best Body Butter 1. Keep it Cool: Don’t overheat your butters—they’ll lose their goodness! 2. Store Smart: Keep your body butter in a cool, dry place so it doesn’t melt. 3. Get Creative: Add a couple of drops of essential oils like lavender for a relaxing scent.